Other than the 1st day being shut down due to high winds, it's been a great 2nd day of racing. Super glad to see Honda winning on day 2 with Bruce Anstey.

 

I think the Yamaha fiasco is the only reason Michael wasn't on the top step. I was thrilled to see James Hillier get the on the podium, although it was a shame to see MD crash, as well as Gary Johnson, who wasn't hurt either, BTW (broadcasters didn't follow up on that one).

And how about Hutchy's race? Pretty impressive from a guy whose entire career was thought to be over.

I'm still waiting to see what Guy has going for him with the new bike. It was a shame it didn't last more than a half lap. I had it down that this could be his year since he was on a BMW and MD was having issues with the new R1 and then the last minute switch.

 

Another win for Honda with the Side Car race. But I will say the most challenging part of the race was trying to translate what Guy Martin was saying when he was describing his impression of the Victory bike. Just proof that the English language has many forms.

 

https://youtu.be/Giqkv8K45nk

Switch on the captions (cc) for an interpretation

Cheers, SB

 

I hope William Dunlop has a speedy recovery...

Guy will be riding the Victory Zero bike in William's absence.

These guys really seem to be pushing. I don't remember the racing being this hard 5yrs or so ago

Edit: Whoops, I didn't realize Hamlin alluded to that already.

 

WHAT. A. SENIOR!!!!


That is why I love this type of racing. Where else could an "overweight" 43 yr old win and claim the lap record?!



I'm giving this thread until the end of Sunday, then moving it to the road racing thread. Remember, there are quite a few good races left: Ulster, the Southern, and even the Manx (classic), etc.

 

I was thinking the very same thing. In the GP world, if your in your late 20's they make it sound as if you are a dinosaur but these TT guys were hitting amazing speeds.